McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1943 volume:

¥ ¥ ¥ Musetta Zhontpson Editor Eugene .Hooper Blanche Ztimer Business Managers ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Mnual Publication McMH COllfGf Vol. XX Copyright 1943 ★ McMurry Earl irons Charles Harris Albert JB wkins 1. M. Haz wMfr ] Phil Hefley f A. V. Hendncic J Ray Hennington David Hiner Vaiden Hiner Barnett Hinds Cadman Hinson. j. b:duv Joe Eaw Errol Eal Franklin Tommy-1 •wyer Brabham Bradshaw p-qAkshire i des: Bill Adams Vernon Adcock Rex Alexander Ford Allen Gerald Anderson Bob Anthony Bill Arnold Crawford Babb Frank Bailey Grady Baker Leonard Balfanz Clifton Beasley rold Beasley ssie Beene mmy Beene ilford Beene Jte Dee Bell len Bell ntley R.hLvBerr Bdttes ohnBibb Vv Alex 3lck.',?y 9Bnm'y bickley Bickley . . fed Josh Billings 'Tueti Black Truman Black Bobby Blackburn Hu ah Blaylock Paul Blevins George Boswell ™ Harn$pn: Bowers d d Archi Fred Joe Bo; Mack Tomm Eugen Ben Br Johnny Burleson Butler feldon Bryant Dick Campbell George Campbell Earl Carter E. E. Carter Clinton Carter Phil Carter Jack Chapmar Max Chenowg Albert Click VernonClick Walker Cfelema? H. B. Coqg Gene Co 111! Gerald Cof Raymond Sam Conr.fj Eddie Corjj James Cof Willis Cox' Robert Craig Jerry Culwell Edwin Curry Charles Daniel Haile Daniel John Daniel Neil Daniel Sam Darby Glen Davis Edgar Davis Kenneth Day Russell Day C. Dodd jarles Dortch Dortch Dressen Dunlap Emsra n Conley Ethridge Maurice Fain Frank Ferrell Lindsey Ferguson W. A. Fetterley Worth Finley Waldo Fletcher Dick Fry R. C. Fry Alton Gann Troy Gann Billy G. Gant Pruett Garner Jack Gates Bob Ghormley Jack Gibson Bill Gilbert Troy Gilbreath Billy Joe Gist Jarlton Gordon irnett Gracey H. Gray BilI Gray ?reen Jreen ay Greer Clarence Hailey Robert Hailey Van Hqimrove Idas Hale Hall Gerald ack Holden . G. Hollis Balph Hooks eff Hooper Eugene Hooper Morris Hodges Bill Hotchkiss Buford Howard Crawford Hughes Marvin Hunter Buck Ingram S. R. Jackson Woodrow Jackson Richard Jay Dale Johnson Homer Johr Granville Johnson Leonard j hnsor. Ray fthnsor AmoniJohnsts Wilsor Armor Clyd ypr Ewirgj'Jonc GartnJones Stanley Jones nes 1 If Weir JofwTy Mil- Bob Jordor J. B. Jordar Fred Keatfeley Curtis Kemp Roy Kemptf Rex Kemp Guy Kemper Rex Kend s Arthur Ke R. B. Ker Jerry Kej] Joe Ketb Jack Kt Wallac LeonaJ Billie He Sam Lance Robert Lawlis L. J. Ledbetter Emmett Lee Billy Lester Campbell Lloyd Julian Long Robert Long Ted Longino Edwin Lowe Edgar Lee Mangum Eldon Mahon Richard Marshall W. B. May Frank Martin W. F. Martin in Armed forces em Reynolds .hodes ierd b Riney Lawrence Mayfield Clark Meador Blair Melton Billy Middlebrook David Miller Gerald Montg Ben Moody Aldine Moore Jesse Moody James Moss Perry Moss Will Morris Bobby MorL Weldon Mo,, Emory Musil Clemmons Mcl Balph McCleske. Walter McCan Alton McClesk Howard McCo1 Alton McCully Bred McCurd G. C. McDon Morris McD Bay McKelvain Jim McKen Don Md fight Dwight Rex Ni v Qferi h Dick ipwens • YjBhv|ndoti Perry — BustelPdek Vernon T. F. Pettus J. W. Phillips M. Phillips rt Phillips J KKhillips ■ry ftcgj Plowman Poe Pool iwrence Pool sley Powell Powell y Pratt Jdjhn) Prichard H.|ttef: Prosser s Radford -i Rankin aymond n Kaymond J. W. Paynes .Jimmy Reaves Joe Re Miltori Reese Carl Ernest I W. D. Carl Claref rRc Ed® A. G. HolhlSh Billy fchl Robef Dillard Adair James Allen Gordon Bell Lloyd Blanks L C. Burnam. Jr. Oran Clary D. M. Cogdell Clarence Collins Charles Cooper Rondel 1 Cooper Douglas Cox Marian Criswell Billy Damron Frazier Damron Jack Davis John Day Clinton DeWitt Darwin Doran Billy Ellington Ben Ferguson J. E. Garrett Glenn Gordon David Gray Garlan Green Billy Scogin L D. Scott Lucian Shanks Valton Sharp Bob Shelton Harry Shelton Dick Sherwood AI Simmons «4 Harold Simmons Macon Smith Paul Smith Roger Smith Harry Solos J. S. S0I05 Harm as O. B. Stanley :: es Stark Dick Stc George Joe Steak If Ira Steeli Steele Stephenson Stephenson si Stockton Stovall Jacic Stovall ebb Strvally 4„an Svnndall Huber: Taylor® i Dorr Terry Nfarry Terrell ). S. Tinkle Allen Thornton Garland Trice Curtis Traweek Eldridge Trott Russell Turner Marshall Turnbull J. W. Virden Johnny Walker B. Wadzeck t Wallis r Watkins ton Walston arence Walton H. Ward Granville Waters Bobby Webster ud Wheeler ohn Wilhelm Bernard Williams David Williams Jim Williamson Bob Wilson Ernest Wilson Angrus Winn Ed Wish camper Harrison Wood R. L. Wood Wm. H. Wright Wallace Wright Robert Wyche Arthur Wylie Jim Yeager E. J. Young J. P. Young June W. Young. Elton Haii Kenneth Hamr Clifford Howell Ned Kempson Caton Knox Eugene McGehee James McGehee Doyle Mathers Elwood Ramsey David Scogin Nelson Sherrill Tommy Thomas ■me laazeck [Walter Htkins lmer WatsorJ Charles Walter Wil Porter Willis W. B. Woods Kendall Young R. B. Young Zable of Contents ADMINISTRATION FACULTY FEATURES CLASSES BEAUTIES ATHLETICS CLUBS rT1HE RIGHT to worship as we please .... to think or speak as we please ... to be masters of our schools, our destinies, our homes .... a nation dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal . . . Somehow our personal hopes and plans seem rather small be- side this bigger thing, which is only possible in a world of Peace and Liberty. That's why there is today only one big job ahead of us all... . VICTORY. the Editor Hunt Hall 4§a The Student Body, and each student within that body, should think of itself, not only as the recipient of an institution, a cultural environment and a tradition, but also as the creator and the per- fector of an enriched heritage to be passed on to succeeding student bodies. What you enjoy and profit by today is not only the product of the gifts and the intelligent planning of adults interested in the education of youth, but it is also the product of the character and the spiritual life of the young people themselves who have lived and studied and become strong for service and leadership with- in the college. The spirit and life of youth itself determine and create the environment and spiritual opportunities of each suc- ceeding group of students. No college anywhere has a greater opportunity than has McMurry, located within the boundaries of a great and distinc- tive cultural society consisting of the Western half of Texas and of New Mexico. That which is finest and noblest in the culture of this great territory can best be preserved and perfected by a native leadership trained and educated in institutions of higher learning that breathe of the spirit and life of this great section of our country. Those who go out from McMurry will have much to do in determining her influence and standing in the communities where they are to live; those who remain within her halls will fashion and mould for the future the inner character and spirit of their College. Let us, one and all. accept the challenge to make of Mc- Murry a College that will truly represent our great Methodism, that will breathe of the spirit of this great Southwest, and that will tram a leadership adequate for our future responsibilities, and that can bring us to our greatest glory. Your President, DR. HAROLD G. COOKE. We have come to the close ol another school year. In many ways it has been different than former years. We have all faced new responsibilities and problems. You have acquitted yourselves magnificently, and as you face the future I am sure we may expect each of you to serve your alma mater, your country and your God to the best of your several abilities. It has been a challenge and a real pleasure to work with you during the past year. Sincerely. O. P. THRANE. As we come to the parting of the ways, it is not difficult to predict that considerable time will elapse and a lot of things will happen before we meet again. With the call of our boys in the Army and Navy Reserve to active duty, McMurry College’s male enrollment next year and for the duration will consist largely of freshmen below the draft age who are endeavoring furiously to prepare themselves to qualify for the Army or Navy College training program. In the light of all this, I want to make a plea for the liberal arts college. True, such a college must readjust itself to new developments in American life, but its basis is sound. The aim of liberal arts education is to give the individual some under- standing of the major ideas and conceptions which have influ- enced our thinking and action together with a consciousness of the values and insights needed for human relationships as they may be expressed in the arts. The need for such educa- tion will be greater than ever after the war. and you can be assured that McMurry College will provide an adequate pro- gram of liberal arts education for living in the post-war world. Wherever you are, don't forget your Alma Mater, and after the conflict, come back to take up where you left off. Sincerely your friend. w. b. McDaniel. fULIA LUKER Enqliuh R A- Umvoiarty of To a� M A Uniwinity of To a WILLIE MAE CHRISTOPHER EngluH B. A Unlvuiaity of Tn«cw M A. Unlv r Hy d T««a FACULTY TWELL POSEY Cluultan Education B A V.-Matty ColUg B. D Southern Matfvo-Jlal tfnivpraily RUTH HOLZAPFEL Sto.'oyy A B Uni tatty of Okianriaa A V Uruv f«jiy of Oklahoma Ph D. Unsv«j� i!y cJ Oklahoma I t.. MEAL n A ntrtiuctar B 3. Oklahoma A- A M M. S. Oklahoma A A M EMILY E- LANGFORD Baatnuu AdminiKUoOoa A P E-ni T i J� State ?«ach ra O.lloq« M A. Uni � tty a� T«o� HELEN LATHAM REEVES UathmmntK R A KnrduvStmman� Unlvonuty LENA CATHERINE MORRISON Butirtwit AdmiiUMlrabon a S McMuny Coll© } JENNIE TATT Mathminubc B A. Hmdin Simmon� Umvo« M M A- l nlvn� � ity of Wisconsin FACULTY H S VON ROEDER Edumttan B 3 Unnwatty ot T ia� M A 1 niVMBiiy d Toxa D Ed Univ©r� ily ol T«ia� GYPSY TED SULLIVAN WYUE Vcu-� Grodu it I Waid Belmont Coaeetvatcxy «I Muftlr Pupil of Hemphill. Bcog latto, Withoiapoon. Gtllll'.h Clmstlanm;t Choral Club NANCY CRAIG LASLEY piano PupU cl Edward Detehet Wilbur Me Donald, Thuel Burnain, Tranent Mr Tarkand. Chari� Dunham FACULTY HAROLD L THOMAS Munic. Theory. Onyan B. Mu NorthwMtom University U Mui Norihw wttn Umv t uy CHLOE ARMSTRONG Speech P A Oklahoma Coat Central Coilea M. A Ndihvretirm Umv r t!y CJTELIE M THOMAS Pubhc School UuAte Physxal Education B. Mu Ed Northwestern Urilvnrtity Graduate c4 Edythe Matuiield School 4 the Dane� R. L WILLIS Social Science B- A Woslniiiuivt Ca'.luqo 8 S Geora P al ody Celled M A Wettern Stale CoU Q . Co.uioOj VER WE NEWMAN H tilery B A A’m' T« aa Stan T� och n Cotttqo M A T«nu Technological College ELIZABETH MYATT Hotnanc Larvjw37« B A Tesas Wcrr.'in ■ College M A Southern Methodi� ! University Umvanity of Mexico Mmfco City University of Poitiers Tour , franc� ROMA REAGAN CONNOR An Auruipaugh Art School Columbia Uni vanity Chicago Academy ol fin� Art� FACULTY IRIS GRAHAM Registrar B A MeMurry College HARRIET MOTHERSHEAD Director of Publicity MeMurry College ROBERT L LONG Bible A B Hendrick Collego B. D Emory Unlvonlty M A University ol Chicago MILDRED BANKS Aatulanl to But tar ELIZABETH MILLERMAN Sectetaty cl Etfnttun Department b S McMuny CaUoq RUTH !OSS Director cl Health ChKO90 School ot Nureung HARVEY PINNER Campu Superintendent B A. McMuiry Collog ★ ★ ★ ★ Board of Trustees, McMurry College S. M. Jay H. O. Wooten G. C. Brock Robert B. Wylie Henry James OFFICERS President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Secretary Treasurer NORTHWEST TEXAS CONFERENCE Dr. O. P. Clark Lubbock W. J. Fulwiler Abilene Ocie Hunt Bradshaw Rev. L. N. Lipscomb Plainview Dr. C. A. Long Sweetwater Rev. W. M. Pearce Vernon Dr. H. I. Robinson Lubbock Nat G. Rollins Abilene J. M. Willson Floydada Rev. Alsie Carleton Lubbock Dr. Sam G. Dunn Lubbock Rev. W. E. Hamilton Lubbock W. T. Hodge Abilene E. R. McDaniel Anthony Hunt Abilene Rev. J. Edmund Kirby Borger Rev. E. D. Landreth La mesa Sterling Wooten Abilene Dr. C. A. Bickley Abilene Rev. Marvin L. Boyd Hereford J. Harvey Clark Abilene G. E. Hamilton Matador H. M. Harrison Abilene Dr. J. O. Haymes Abilene H. B. Hill Shamrock Rev. W. C. House Amarillo Ellis Locke Miami Abilene NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE Martin Yates, Jr. Artesia, New Mexico ★ ★ ★ ★ Topping our great Expectation Was this Jovoly Coronation. The bugs lor him Hold no appeal That's why he dreams With so much zeal. And hero's Blondie Wo know is swell - Wo hope that 9 uy Will treat her well. It's such a shame: This lovely lass Wasting hor charm In an art class Who’s RETA MAY BIGONY BILLY ELLINGTON CLAIRE JONES DILLARD ADAIR JO STEWART Who IRENE STARK FRAZIER DAMRON KENNETH DAY J. E. GARRETT JOYCE McCULLY LT. GUY KEMPER Marine Air Corps McMurry. '38-'42 ENSIGN DON RAYMOND Submarine Duty McMurry. ’38- 42 ENSIGN PERRY MOSS U. S. S. Indianapolis McMurry. '38-'42 LT. ROBERT HAILEY U. S. S. Indianapolis McMurry. '35 ’36 ENSIGN HUGH FELLOWS U. S. S. Indianapolis Instructor McMurry. ’37-'41 LT. KEN HALL U. S. S. Indianapolis Instructor McMurry, ’40-'41 PVT. BOB GHORMLEY Bruce Field, Ballinger McMurry, '38-‘42 CORP. LEONARD JOHNSON Amarillo Air Base McMurry. '37-'40 SGT. SING CARTER 36th Div., Foreign Duty McMurry. '33-’38 J. B. JORDAN Army Intelligence Service McMurry. '35- 39 ENSIGN WALKER COLEMAN Coast Guard McMurry. '37-’39 SGT. DONALD HALL Moore Field, Mission Texas McMurry, 1940 SGT. JOHN PAUL SMITH Marine Corps McMurry, '37-'39 Y1C ED N. WISHKEMPER Miami, Fla. McMurry, '34-'38 CORP. JOHN BROWDER Camp Polk, La. McMurry. '38 '41 PFC. GARNET GRACEY San Diego. Calif. McMurry. '38 ’41 Lt. Col. F. E. Eldridge Camp Blanding. Fla. McMurry. '27-30 Capt. Vaiden P. Miner Foreign Duty McMurry. 31-‘35 Ensign Hollis Shults Naval Air Corps McMurry. '36-40 Sgt. Carl B. Riherd Amarillo Air Base McMurry. '37-41 Ensign N. A. Bickley Sea Duty McMurry '35-39 (Photo Courtesy Walhnoer Studio. Chicago. III.) Lt. Jack Stovall Army Air Base Bryan. Texas McMurry. '36-40 (Photo Courtesy Dorman's Studio. Bakerslield. CaliU All posed so nice Against the wall— Some say they are Most fair of all. Oh, laddie, watch That pass Mrs. Butler is This lass. Here re 8 swell guys From top to toe But why tell you? You ought to know. They work and slave The whole day long— And some upon Their lips have song— But some look bored. Danger! Men at work! And these no duty shirk— It must be some danger. That can make these guys work. Do my eyes deceive me? Or, can it really be? Such lovely girls I see! Must be the T.I.P. Swing your pardner, Do-Si-Do— Oh, my goodness, Thai's all 1 know. Our dear— Our queen— Our chief— Our beliefI They're super! Four pretty maids One summer day— There is nothing More fo say. Ladies of grace, Ladies sans song— All that they need Is Lamour's sarong. Some neophites Are in tor trouble! But they're coming On the double— Buf quid:. He are gone— He were her mate He have left her. For a P-38. This swing swings at both ends. And you're due for a spill; But ah. you lads, and oh, you lasses, It qives a splendid thrill. These guys couid have Just any lass Right at their beck And call But do they care For Skirts and such? Oh no, they chase A ball. From nature's wilds. What creature here- An antlered moose. Or just a dear? Oh. now. I see! How stupid, me . . ■ A dear could be- lt's Totem Thompson. Smile, you maidens. Beat those drums. Twirl that flag Til victory comes. Rub-de-deb-dell Thomas in the well. Who wanted to play? Hailey. Walter, and Gray. Who pulled him out? We wonder! Breathes there a man with soul so dead. Who never to himself has said. 'Whee-ee-ce, I'm tired! They're always on the spot No matter rain or snow They take away our hearts, And then they steal the show. And if they want a a man, They catch him if they can; But if he is not true. And the other woman's you Zing! right in the back. This must have been A biq surprise— To catch such laughter In her eyes. Oh, Uncle Sam, Our thanks to you For sending us These men so fickle. Above the sea of misses led Ann Tipton holds her pretty head. Now, one and two, the teacher begs, ' Lilt arms up high - Whee. Whee-ee Those leg si Against a wall of ever-green, Beneath the boughs of nature's screen, A pretty maiden smiles serene And says, Where's Elmer? Some sit and draw The likes and whats! A new technique- This artist squats. Herr Damron holds These men at bay And I don't think He wants to play. Germs, bacteria, and such They look them in the lace: Oh. you could never find A more unhealthy place. For children like to play On a see saw or swing But now the colleqe qirl Takes up this childish thing. It you can't rate a date. It never is too late To dress up your room-mate- And she's-he's cute, too. Grata just sits and basks Out in the spring time sun. Makes us lorget our tasks. And wish that school was done. What do they see In oohsh games? Oh, now I see— Must be the dames. Why do they waste their time With paints and char- coal stick When films are very cheap. And cameras are so quick? One thing we didn't dare To think Garrett would care To let his teammates share. Our taste for finer things They do impress Wg recognize the faces, But not the dress. So fired of lakes And hills, and trees These artists take Snapshots like these. Like Humpty Dumpty. Who sat on the wall, Totem Thompson Had a great tall. It would have been so Wonderful to see— If it had not been For A.C.C. Ned Kempson stands For just a while And gives us a Big sun-grinned smile. Howard Green kneels Upon his knee. And tells it all To Ko Sari. She's lonely now— He went away. The niqht is dark, She wants her Day. Indulged in thought These C.A.A.'s Give out with pen Their learned ways. Three heads are pooled, But get it right— They'll learn to work That common light. Then when they do- You've posed for them. They say. Ole boy. Forget the film. What talent here In each abides To look so long At a bug's insides? Such lovely girls To be such pigs Such lovely girls, These Gamma Sigs. Oh, yes. they laughed From where they sat. When Mary Ann Got up to bat. Two glamour girls Step out tonight— Say, tell us. dears. Are we just right? We must be chic To suit our men, I guess you know Were out till ten Hooper was here With us last fall - Until he heard The draft-board call. This is a photograph Of smiles: Each one a different heart Beguiles. Lovely ladies lust sit and wait. And wait some more— Just tor a date. The Kappa Phi has So much fun When their studies And works are don . This future looks dark. Sitting from where 1 am: With all of our team gone To play for Uncle Sam. They put in this and that And then they stir it well— Then when they have finished, The whole school smells awful. When the daily grind is over, We spend our extra hours here— We meef our pals, we talk a while, And then we drink a Coca-Cola Oh my. what worlds they must have shaken, To find such pulchri- tude as this To fill this photograph we've taken With fifteen hits and just one Miss— Myatt. And so we're oIt to spend a day Qf nothing more than fun and play— There' s just one catch—you have to pay. These lovers glance. and grin and pose They never let Dan Cupid doze And though they seem a little shy. They like it... and so do I. Though she is not Of great renown. This lovely miss. Has won her crown. This is one of the ways To waste some time- You can look for two days For just a dime. Senior Officers Frazier Damron Billy Ellington Claire Jones President Vice-President Secretary Seniors ARTHUR WYUE P � r� burrj Business Administration Indianheod Association 39 4 1 Vice-President ol class '41-42, Dcrrmtcty Representative 42-'43 Basketball 4?. 4 ! H R i9-'4t JOrCE McCULLEY Spur Speech T I P 40- 43 Wah Wahta,- i� e j9'4.1 Drum Mater Chant ers 39-‘40: Representative to Stu dent Council 39. CIom Of I tee i •43. College Theater 39 4 EVA LOU BRANSON Winters Education Chanters ’40- 43 Wah Wahtay- see 40 43 Sigma Lambda Kappa 40 O Art Oub ‘40'41 Boyce Hail Chib 43 MeMurry Maulen� WAA 42 43 PATTY WATKINS Big Spring Education Gamma Stgrra 38 '43; Art C3uh 38 43. 1X0 YD BLANKS Abilene Art Klva 4-V43. An Oub 39 43; Tenon Artist '43; Galleon Artist 43 Galleon Editor '43 FRAZIER DAMRON Odell Mathematics I H. R 41'43 Indian H ad Association 40 43: Gass Oil leer '41-'42, '42- 43 MARIORIE MORRIS Latneea Public School Music Art Club 40-'43; Sigma Lamb- da Kappa 4CF'43. Chanter� '40 42 DILLARD ADAIR Ballinger History I H H 40 43: Band 39; Who� WK- in American Cel lego� and Universities '43: Vice- President of Student Association 43 Indian Hoad Association '40 41 BILLIE DEAN COLLIER Abltonn Rusinoti Administration Gair.ma Sigma 41 Math Oub 40 WAA '41 '43. Sigma Lamb- da Kappa '39 '41: Wesley Play ©is 41'42. Alpha Chi '42'43. RAYMOND COMER Abllonn Business AdminUUntmn Wat Whoop '40 42 Press Club '41 43. 1 H H 4-' 41. Scribbler ♦0 41 Air Corps Reserve 4‘ MOZF.1.LE PARSONC Rochester English Kappa Phi 4; 43 Mission Band '40 41 Sigma Lambda Kappa '40 42 Chanters '40: Boyc Hall Club 4. 43 Mr Murry Maidens ‘41- 41 IACK DAY Ahilonn Art Kivn 39-'4,1: Art Oub '39'43: Band '39'43. Chanters '39'43. BEN FERGUSON M«rk«l Business Adnumatnrlloa I H P 42-'43. MUSCT7A THOMPSON Thiockmori'in English Editor Totem 43 Press CJuh '40'43. KENNETH PAY Abilene Business AdttuniattQtvxi SCR A '41''43. Yell Loader '42- 43 Klva 4!-'43 LULA LEE TEAL Floydada Public SchocJ Mu ie Chasten 4: 4? McMuny Maiden 41-43- Gamma Sigma 41- 42 Dormitory Ciub 43. BILLY ELLINGTON Ouinlan Buninei Administration I H. R. 41 43 Indian Head Association '41-'43-. VieePtesI dent of Class 4?-'43. LOUISE SPIE3ELMIRE Tucumcarl. N M Public School Music Chanters '40'43: Band '40 '4li Sigma Lambda Kappa 40 '43; MrMtmy Malden 4? '43: Royc � Hall Cub '42-'43: Representative W� Dormitory Council 42 43 AJ pha Chi 42'43 V AA 42'43 IRENE STARK Seminole Businew Administration Cla Representative '40 41 Gamma Sigma 39'43: President o! WAA 40'43. Class Repostor 41 4? Business Manager War Whoop 42- Press Cub '42 43. Dormitory Representative '42 '43| Who Who 42 43. PORRTER WILLIS Abilene Bustn u Administration Alpha Chi: Pres Club Ga! km Indian Head Association War Whoop Naval Reserve Cub. BILLIE BLANCHE SMITH Abilene Att and Education Wah Wahtaysee ?9-'41 Col- lege Theater 39’41 An Cub 39-43. Tcitem Attis! 43 Galleon Artist 43 CLAIRE JONES Tuscola Mathematic CoUege Theater 39'4t. T I P ’39-'43; Cos Secretary 41 42 Woh Wahtaysee .19 '43 WAA ‘42 - 43. Secretary at Student Council '42 '43: Campos Queen '42 '43: Alpha Chi '42-‘43. Who Who 43. J. E GARRETT Anno Busines Administration Football 41- 43: I. H. R- 40- 43 Indian Head Association '39- 43 Who's Who 43 ALVIS COOLEY Hamlin English Ministerial Forum '40-'43: VoL Mis . n Rand 40 43 Coi- leae Theater .’9- 43 SCRA «2- 4 LORRAINE MIDDITTON Ablian- English E N GOODE OotM Education Volunteer Ml� � ion Band '40 41 Minwmni Forum 4C 4} ELMER WATSON Dimmitt Busin Adqur.mtrattvn Vic� -President oi CUm '4C '42 Who � Who 4! 4: 42 4 Pr-� ; d� ni cl Student Anockmou 4? 43 I H H 4C 4J Indian Mead Association 40 41 0.1 tea Th •31-1 41 42 CLARENCE COLLINS Wylto Busin Administrate ) Th«� P� n� 19 SCRA 39'43. Kivo }• 43 P� � s� aub J9 '4 i Scnbhl-r� 14 Wat Whoop '19 43 Bu«ir t� Manager of War Wh---cf 40. Galloon 4. Mimi i-rtal Forum 42 '43 Baod ’42-'43 Chaplain ol Senior CUm '43 LORIS DAWSON At il-a« Buinsu AdtniAXstxalicn Kappa Phi 42. 43. Wah Wah toy� - i3'43. WAA 40'41: tor mitory R-pi-n-ntntlv- 41 '42- S-mnr R-pr-eentativ- ol WAA 42 43 S nla Ftmulte ‘42-'43 GLORIA GILL AmWtt- An An Club '40'41 Gamma Stg ma 42'43 MARY 0 REYNOLDS Sag-non El m ntaty Education Vic-'Pr� � id-nt WAA 42 4i Philo� 42 43: War Whoop Stall 42 43 MARY IO RUSSELL HwM Enghah Chanter 39 '4.1 Wah Wah •ay� � 39, '43, Alpha Chi 4! 42; Do� 39 41 McMurry Maid -n� 42'43: T I P '41- 43; Col . q« Thoator '42-'43. Boyce Hall CJut. 42 43 VONA MAE ABBOTT Asper morit El ni ntaty Edorafion ELTON HAILEY Abllana Ko Sail 4? 4« Indian H-od A� � cciaiinn '43 FRANK TURNER. Jr Fori Worth Speech Baseball '40'43 Band 40'43; Press CTub 41-43 War Whoop 39 '43. Totem 42 Tnnm� '40 '42 W B WOODS Abilene Busin AdminUttalton Kiva 41 43 Wesley Players '4t- 42: McMurry Players «9 42: Oebale '39 40 HOWARD GREEN AUImm SuiiMii Adminittraticn Ko Sari 39- 43 Baeetoll 40 43. Pre� Club 38 '40 Totem 3� 43 War Whoop 38 40 ROY PATTERSON AbiUnn Bible Mmuieital Forum 39-'43 INEZ HILL Amarillo iuiinMi Adminiairufion MrMurry M jideni 42 43. SCR A 42 43 5 lama LamUfci Kappa ‘42- 43. Volunteer Mlttfcn Band 42 4? GENEVIEVE THOMPSON Abilene ErujUth An Club 40 42 Sigma lamb- da Kappa ‘40-'42 Wah Wah lay � ee 40- 43 Kappa Ptu 41 43 GENE MpGEHEE Abilene An President ol Can ‘40 41 41 42 Ptealdeni oi Klvo 42-4:- Art Club '?9-‘43 YaU Leader 41 4? Pree Club ’42-43 latma Arti� t 42 43: Galloon Anut 42 43 Cartoonist lor War Whoop 3 43 1 V PATTERSON Abilene BibU Ministerial Forum 39- 43 VaU unleet MiMion Rand 42 43 MARSHALL TURNBULL Ablleoe Chmaustry Kiva 41 43 Alpha Chi ‘41- 43. Pse Mod Club 4. 4.‘ Band 39‘4J TO STEWART AspVrtBCRt T I P 42- 43. Preee Out ‘41- 43; Editor Gainer, 4! 42 Ed- isor War Whoop 42 Wah Wob- tay ee 41 ‘43 Whoa Who la American Collage and Usurer ■ittee 43 MELVIN MATHIS Abilene JERF. WILSON Abilene History and Eng uh History Mmutetlal Forum 39 43. Vol unleet Ml eU:n Band 39 43. La% guoge Club 40 43 Wat Whcxif Editor ’43 Galleon Editor 42 Troth 40‘4J, ALICE VASOUEZ Brody SpatuMf) and Elementary Education juniors ‘Junior Officers Sam Darby President Billy Damron Ruby Jo Marshall Vice-President Secretary J. P. YOUNG Ralls JACK DAVIS Crosbyton IRENE HALL Lcclcney LUCILLE FOLLIARD Abilene LA WANDA HAMILTON Abilene MINNIE LEE STRAIN Colorado City BILL SHAW Abilene D. M COGDELL Snyder CLIFFORD HOWELL Ballinger SIS McGEHEE Abilone SQUEAKY DAMRON Odell EILEEN ODOM Abilene LILAS STEWART Albany RAY ELLIOTT Abilene SHIRLEY JOLLY Abilene CHARLES COOPER Abilone ROBBYE RAYE LEE Throckmorton ROBERT E. WALTERS Abtlone BETTY BROCK MARTIN AbUono R B. YOUNG Ralls LENORE LONGINO Crowd I LOUIE McCLANAHAN Abilene JACK HOLDEN Abilene RUTH RUCKER Abtlene MARION CRISWELL Ackorly PEGGY ELLINGER Buffalo Gap WALLACE KIRBY Colorado Qty MARJORIE AARON Rotan RETA MAY BIGONY Colorado Qty BILL DAY Rotan ELAINE BURDESHAW Dothan. Ala. AUBREY WHITE Abilone OUIDA KENDRICK GLEN GORDON Clyde Sudan MARY ELIZABETH BUTLER Abilene MILDRED LAWLISS Sylvester EVELYN IO ROBBINS Rankin RED REESE RUBY JO MARSHALL DICK STARR Abilono Loramo Abilene SAM DARBY San Antonio 1 Sophomores Sophomore Officers Ned Kempson President Billy Schultz Vice-President Vondell Womack Secretary k Lovely ladies, and the escorts aren't aiving a bad showing either . .. That shouldn't be so bad with Beta helping . . . And a good time was had by all . . . Cooper and Butler give it to the fish with fish . . . Two nice guys out looking ... Lovers' quarrels? . . . tsk! tsk! but then it all goes on in gym class . . . Delma's new hair-do .. . Present- ing the Ko San . . . PRESTON CLARK Abilene MINTA THOMPSON Throckmorton GORDON BELL Sandorson WINNIE ADAIR Ballinger SAM CONNER Abilene H. C. BURNAM Stanton KENDALL YOUNC Ralls LURA BEN WARD Knox City GRADY ADCOCK Haskell BLANCHE TURNER Colorado City LENNOL HESTER Abilene DENE STRAWN Tront VONDELL WOMACK Dallas BILLY SCHULTZ Cloveland. Tenn. RICHARD CORBIN Latnesa WILLENE HARBER Abilene IUNE LYON Abilono SHED RAGSDALE Rolan JASPER HARVEY Abilene DOROTHY SHANNON Merkel NELSON SHERRILL Dimmttt HOPE ADCOCK Haskell FERN HOOPER Abllono LUCIAN SHANKS Abllono NED KEMPSON Brownfield HELEN IO HUNDLEY Post ALMA LEE Loraino DAVID SCOGIN Abllono VIRGIL LAWLIS Sylvester ZELMA JAY Roby RUTH FLORES Abilene BARNEY POPNOE Novice EL WOOD RAMSEY Abilene MARY ANN MURRAY Abilene GRATA JETER Abilene J. A. McGEE Abilene RUSS MATHERS Colorado ELLEN GEE TANKERSLEY Band MARGARET DICKINSON Abilene BILLIE MATHIS Crews RETA BEIGHTS Loratne J. M HAZLEWOOD Cisco EUGENE HOOPER Abllono TROY WADZECK Rochester DAVID GRAY Abilene DOUGLAS COX Ballinger DONNESS BALCH Abilene C. R. HANKINS Wellington PATSY LESTER Abilene WINSTON RIDDLE Italy 7 res k Jreshman Officers Charles Werner Tommy Ellis Joy Green President Vice-President Secretary EDRA HOPPER Clyde TOMMY ELLIS Cleveland. Tonn. JOY GREEN Loralne BILLYE JEANE PRY Colorado City DONALD PITTS Abilene PEGGY JANE STOLP Jollor8on DORIS BARKER Abilene GERALDINE DAVIS Abilono IDA BELLE SHERROD Munday GARLAN GREEN Robert Leo KENNETH FORD Abilene AILEEN HALLMARK Loraino LOUISE COOPER Winters JACK HAMMOND Purcell, Okla. CLARA MAY BOWDEN Abilene DELMA HARRIS Merkel LAURA SAMPLE Abilene DORIS SAMPLE Abilene CLINTON DeWITT Abilene LOIS McCARTY Reservo N. M. BETTY JEAN PECHACEK Abilene KATHERINE RYAN Paducah DARWIN DORAN Stamford JUANITA RUCKER Abilene ARLINE RAGLE Olton HIRAM HAYNIE. Jr. Abilene W. O. RUCKER. Jr. Anton JOYCE SMITH Abilene KENNETH JONES Abilene MOLLIE JO JONES Harnlin DORIS MINICK Haskell BETTY JO BARKLEY Anson BOB PERRY Denver. Colo. BILLYJO STEWART Abilene IRIS ROBERTS Rotan GLORIA MARTIN Lorain© JAMES ALLEN Anson MARY ANNA STRICKLAND Rolan WANDA SMITH Loraine W. C. MOWERY Dumas LELAND WILLIS Abilene IRENE STRAIN Cuthbert BOB HUNT Abilene BILLIE IOE PARRISH Abilene EULA MAE TENNYSON Whon EMILY SUE KIDD Sylvester CLINTON CARTER Rotan RUTH McGINTY Barstow PAULINE McCARRELL Abilene CHARLOTTE TOMB Abilene MARY ELIZABETH THOMPSON Abilene CLARENCE PARSONS Sylvester N. B. THOMAS Purcell. Okla. RUTH McNUTT Springer. N. M. ANN TIPTON Sweetwater CHARLES WERNER Winslow. Artz. LOUISE DAVIS Abilene BONNIE WILKINS Gy do MARGARET WATSON Roscoo JOE WATKINS Coleman NADELL WILSON Snyder WILBUR LINDSAY Abilene MRS. AUBREY WHITE Abileno LEON KYLE Anson ALENE WALKER Loraino JAMES CARVER O'Brien FLORA ALICE HAYMES Munday GEORGE DAWSON Rotan MARY DALTON Abilene GENEVIEVE YODER Snyder CARL BENSON JANE HUCKABY Rotan KENNETH LLOYD Borgor VIRGINIA TEAGUE Abiluno JIMMIE CONGER Purcell. Oltla. MARGILEE RYAN Paducah DOROTHY HARKINS Wingate MARY FRANCES HERRING Whon ELNOR BETH HENDRIX Munday JOHNNYE STEELE Levellund DON BOYD Anson ALVIS PARKER Abilene DORATHALEEN HERRING Post T. J. GREEN Loraine JUNE COLEMAN Big Spring SHIRLEY CUNNINGHAM Tuscola BILLY RAY BRUNSON O'Donnell LILLIE HESTER Channing VADA TAYLOR Hamlin O. A McBRAYER Childress JIMMIE WINN Secigravoa MARTHA DALTON Goldlusk LOYLE ALLEN Auporrnont JACK WILLIAMS Abilene RONDELL COOPER Marlow. Okla. BETTY JANE EARP Abilene TOTEM QUEEN LULA LEE TEAL ★ CAMPUS QUEEN CLAIRE JONES ★ FOOTBALL QUEEN ROBBYE RAYE LEE ★ CLASS FAVORITES DORIS DAWSON LUCILLE FOLUARD VONDELL WOMACK LOUISE DAVIS Sophomore Freshman Senior Junior ★ RUNNERS-UP IRENE STARK GENEVIEVE THOMPSON DONNESS BALCH IRIS ROBERTS Sophomore Freshman Senior Junior Cula Cee Zeal TOTEM QUEEN Claire Horn CAMPUS QUEEN Kobbye Kaye Cee FOOTBALL QUEEN Doris Dawson SENIOR FAVORITE Cuci Ile Jolliani JUNIOR FAVORITE V Voudell Womack SOPHOMORE FAVORITE Couise Davis FRESHMAN FAVORITE Wily Ellington CHIEF McMURRY IRENE STARK Senior GENEVIEVE THOMPSON Junior Runners-Up DONNESS BALCH Sophomore IRIS ROBERTS Freshman Wah Wahtaysee Drum and Hugle Corps Members: Jones. Marshall. McCully. Adair. Russell. Conger. Stewart Teague Yoder. Lester. Herring. Roberts. Barker. Bowden. B. Stewart. Leo. Strickland. Tomb, Green. Odom. Cunningham. Lawliss. Thorn peon. Teal. Shannon Heights. Cooper. Butler. Davis. Robbins. McNutt. Watson. Kidd. Earp. Martin. WAH WAHTAYSEE OFFICERS President Drum Maior Secretary Keeper of Records Trailing Drum Maior Reporter Artist Pianist Claire Jones Joyce McCully Ruby Jo Marshall Mary Jo Russell Winnie Adair Jo Stewart Genevieve Thompson Robbye Lee The Wah Wahtaysee Drum and Bugle Corps is one of the most outstanding organi- zations for girls on the campus. It builds character, high ideals, and promotes enthusi- asm in the student body. This is made possible through its sixteen years of existence and the sponsorship of Miss Willie Mae Christopher, for whom everyone holds deep respect and love. Activities of the year include the Council Fire, a morning coffee in the Wigwam at Homecoming, Christmas Party in the Wah Wahtaysee park in December, a dinner for the basketball boys, the selling of stamps, and bonds every week, town parades, chapel pro- gram on Founder's Day and pilgrimage to Dr. Hunt's grave, and the installation tea in May. First Bow (loft to right}: Thomas Shaw, Wylio. GaiToit. Kempuor., Kina. Davis, Williams Day, Riddle. Ragsdale Second Bow: Lawlis, De Witt, Werner, Darby, Young. Dawson. Willis, Clary. Ellis. Cox. Wadzock. Coach Conger. Third Bow Hammond. Watkins Warden. Boyd Rionzi, Young. Schultz Ellington. Adair Damron. McGehee, Mathers. Coach Conger Coach Jim Conger, in his first full season as head coach at McMurry. gained the respect of the confer- ence by the fine play and sportsmanship of his teams. The likeable mentor loves to win. and he instills this spirit into his boys. New systems of play were installed by Coach Con- ger in all fields this year. Because he believes in thoroughness, he worked overtime teaching his play- ers efficiency and timing. The results were slow but sure, and at the end of the season all his teams were among the best in the conference. The scholarly McMurry athletic head has a vast amount of knowledge in the sports field. Having at- tended numerous coaching schools and engaged in athletic activities himself, the muscular Oklahoman is a master psychologist and handler of men. Conger participated in athletics at the University of Okla- homa, and coached for many years at Purcell, where he attained an outstanding record. Coach Jim Conger's stay at McMurry has put Indian athletics on a higher plane. Stressing of mental as well as physical development is the key-note of his activity as head coach. McMurry recognized Mr. Conger as a fine example of being a true gentleman and friend of the student body. ■football Too little and too late.” Too frequently such was the frightful fifth, and it is hoped, final chapter of the chronicle on Indian Mis- fortunes, otherwise a running account of the 1942 football season. Not since the peace-time campaign of 1937 had hopes been so lofty. James H. Conger, third chieftian of the Tribe, was greeted at his first practice call by a sizeable number of veterans and a brand of newcomers never thought to be better. Confidence literally exuded from many of the cam- paigners. both new and old. No more of that next year stuff,” they evidently thought. This IS the year.” Nobody knows exactly what went wrong, but in only two games, both against inferior opposition, did the team click. The season record of two wins aqainst six defeats was one of the worst. On many occasions, after a crawling start, the Indians would nse in the last half to play some salty football, but usually they were too late and too little” to overcome the ad- vantage of the opposition. But the team was not near- ly so bad as its record might indicate. Many of the DILLARD ADAIR WYLIE DAMRON Tackle Back COX Back SCHULTZ Back red men were stalwart individuals. Shed Ragsdale, emaciated left end from Rotan. who simply refused to be blocked out. was named on the Reporter-News All-Texas Conference team, and Ned Kempson, rug- ged tackle-guard, earned a second team berth. Back Bill Schultz, although not simi- larly honored, received consideration to the utmost. The starting eleven was not particularly weak at any post, but some- how a winning combination never mate- rialized. Nobody knew exactly why, but the victories never began to pile up. The season opener, played on the oppo- site side of Texas in Texarkana, against Ouachita Baptist College of Arkadelphia, Ark., forebode that which might come. The ELLINGTON Back WILLIS ELLIS End Back WILLIAMS End HAMMOND Guard out-of-staters racked the Indians 26-0. Oua- chita was perhaps the best team contacted all season, and a four touchdown loss was no disgrace. Weak New Mexico A. M.. which won only one game, was the next op- ponent. McMurry uncorked perhaps its best performance. Bill (Duke) Ellington, fiery Senior back, and Freshman Tommy Ellis grabbed most of the space for a 12-0 victory. Ellington and Schultz scored once apiece as the Border Conference lads were all but swept out of their own stadium. The score did not indicate the decisive manner in which the New Mexicans were outplay- ed- Ragsdale, at end, led an unyielding defense. KEMPSON Guard H1ENZI YOUNG Guard Back YOUNG Back 'Twould be nice if the facts permitted a continued glowing report. But alas! Schrei- ner Institute, a junior college with a senior college team, came to the Reservation the next week and scalped the Indians in their own teepees. 16-7. The game could have gone either way. Recurrent pass intercep- tions ruined whatever hopes the Redskins might have had. Schultz, who played a sparkling game, swept across for the touch- down. Dillard Adair kicked the goal. The conference campaign was begun in an inauspicuous fashion a week later. Howard Payne, the ultimate champion, held the upper hand from the opening whistle and won even more decisively than a 14-0 score would indicate. The game CLARY Back SHAW End DAY End GARRETT End KING Guard was played on a sloppy field, about as suitable for water polo as football. The Indians need not be ashamed of the defeat suffered the next week on the plains of Texas. The Lubbock Army Flying School, with several performers who had been in the big-time, was held to a 13-7 victory, and McMurry was coming fast at the finish. After spotting the Aviators two touchdowns in the first half, the Red Men ?ot on even terms in the third period and then took charge in the fourth. Schultz slithered 45 yards for a score, evading Big Marshall Robnett, former all-American for Texas A. S M., in doing so. No sooner did the Indians get the oval again than they THOMAS Guard DARBY Tackle RIDDLE Back WADZECK End DAVIS Tackle pushed goalward. The drive petered out on the 14, after Ragsdale, in taking a long pass, had threatened to go the distance. Never in the history of McMurry has an athletic team been humiliated as were the footballers on the night of October 31. at Eagle Stadium, the favorite stamping ground of Abilene High School. Abilene Christian College, which was a pushover for the power machines of the mid-thirties, pushed the Indians over. 33-0. McMurry never was in the game — from the time ACC blocked a kick and swept to the prom- ised land in three quick plays early in the first period. From the beginning it wasn't a question of who would win. but how high the score would mount. McMurry never threatened. WATKINS McGEHEE Center End A vulnerable pass defense permitted Southwestern to win a homecoming game which the Indians should have taken with comparative ease. The score was 26-19. Scoring touchdowns for McMurry were Schultz. Frazier Damron, and Kempson. MATHERS Tackle The season came to a finish the next week at Sherman. The long over-due Methodists at last experienced a field night. Everything clicked as McMurry dominated every period. The score was 28-0. Damron tabbed two touchdowns. Ellington one. on a pass from Ellis, and Schultz one. Schultz made his niftiest run of the season, zigzag- ging 41 yards to the pay station. Adair split the uprights, four to four. This is the finish of the gory details of which may there never be a repetition. P. WILLIS YOUNG HAILEY I. E GARRETT basketball COOPER The McMurry Indians, wilh one of their best cage team in year , finished the conference season of 11 42 in a third place tie. Thi position in the stunding� was the highest mark reached by u Brave team since 1D36. Listed among its victims were the vaunted Wildcats of ACC. The shortest cage season on record for McMurry began with u three game trek Into Oklahoma for games with East Central and Southeastern colleges. All three game were lost to n superior foe. Central took it gnnu- 44-27. Southeastern, runner- up in the National Intercollegiate last year, vanquished the Brave 36-24 and 34-20. In one of the must thrilling contests seen by local fans in a long time. ACC eked out a 36-33 win over the Methodists in the conference opener for both. The Kittens took un early lead and held it for three periods, with the Indians never far behind. The half ended with the score standing nt 23-11). Then the Indians got hoi. With lea than five minute to play the Rruves hud garnered a 28-25 lend «� the McMurry parti- san went wild. The Wildcat gym was u bedlam of excitement ns the leud -witched hands several times in the closing minute . The Cut� finally got u leud and froze the ball for the win. Willis led the Indian scorer with 12. Tenny topped ACC with ten. With J. K. Garrett leading the way the Indians trampled Duniel Baker Hillbillies 37-27 u week later. The game, played in sub-freezing weather, put the Indian at a .500 standing. Playing with hands numb the local gained a 20-12 lead at hulf-time. due to 14 point made by Garrett. Using slow, deliberate tactics, the Hillbillies matched the Brave point for point in the final period. When three regulars were missing from the line-up in the final stanza, the winner's offense was considerably slowed. Daniel Baker forfeited the final game because of discontinuance of athletics. The all-powerful Texas Wesleyan Ram proved too much for the Brave in a two game aeries on the local wood. The Ram , winner of the conference title four suc- cessive years, had little trouble with the locals. The scores were 40-26 und 53-33. The first game was close for a while; at one time the Rams enjoyed only a 26-22 lead. How- ever. led by Easv Parham, high .-.coring forward, the Port Worth team spurted ahead to a substantial lead. Rondell Cooper, froshmun star, led McMurry scoring with eight point . L’sing the shock troop much of the time, the Rams repeated the first victory by grabbing an curly lead anil holding on. Easy Parham and Guion Phillips puccd the winner attack with ten point each. R. B. Young and Porter Willi each got eight for McMurry. The Indians found their gonltng punch against Southwestern and tripped the Pirate in a two-game series 48-33 and 50-46. In the initial contest Cooper kept the Indians in the game in the first hulf by matching the Pirate� point for point. The last half was a runaway a all the Braves started hitting. Johnny Rice dropped in 13 point to lead Southwestern, while Porter Willis made 17. Cooper and Garrett were not far behind with 12 and II re pec lively. The Pirates gave the local a fit in the second tilt. Shooting anytime and any- where. the Georgetown eager led throughout the contest. They enjoyed a 28-26 lead nt the half-time. In the final period the lend wim extended to 37-30. Canning their shot with fervor, the Warrior came back and bounced into u load in the finul minute which clinched the game Freshman Rondell Cooper fired 14 point through the hoop, a did Rice of Southwestern. The Howard Puyne Yellow Jacket plastered the worst loss of the campaign on the Indian in u game at Brownwood. The final count read 70-40. lord by 6 foot Center Odell und Bob Cliondaniel, the Jacket parted the thread with monotonous regularity. The former caged 21 points. Highlight of McMurry play was the sensa- tional gouling of Rondell Cooper, who sank 11) points. He made nine free shot . Start- ing swiftly the Jacket built up what proved to be an insurmountable leud nt half time. 33-16. No let-up was evident in the ending chapter u the goaling barrage continued. The Indians were hampered considerably by the loaa of Levi Garrett, who missed the contest because of Injuries. Delirious McMurry fans were treated to a pleasurable spectacle on the local Maplewood when the Braves row and smacked the high-riding ACC Wildcats in their return game. Reaching new height in aggressive hall hustling, the Indian jumped DAMRON L. WILLIS CLARY into an early lead and never let up. The final core was 41-.1«. but the game van not that clone. A 15-4 lead wan built up by the McMurrian in the early «tage of the (fame. At the half, the wore read only 19-17. due to a late rally by the Cat . Shortly after the half the «rore was tied 21-21. However, the Indian put on the «team and vaulted into a decisive 36 25 lead. When Willi fouled out noon after, the Brave held the ball for several minute . However, the Wildcat began cashing in their shot and drew up to within five point of the local . The tame ended with the Indian tena- ciously holding on to this lend of five point . The Me Murry victory was the first uch win in seven year , and ended a fourteen game winning atreak by the Christian over the Mc.Murryite . Many time the scores have been close, but until this game the Indians' effort had not been fruitful. Four Mc.Murry senior vowed before the game to give their best in order to break the jinx which the Wildcats have held over them throughout their college career . The result partly atoned for their previous defeats inflicted on them. Closing out their final season with the Indians, four McMurrv seniors gave all they had in the finale of the season against the Hownrd Payne Yellow Jacket , but it was not enough to outwore them. Three Indian regulars fouled out shortly after the half-time, and as a result, the Braves dropped a 50-44 decision. After five minute of play hnd elapsed, the a maxing score of 14-12 had been reached by the Yellow Jackets. The heavy scoring continued until half-time when Howard Payne led 30-27. Three time, the Indians shot ahead only to be overtaken oon after. When Rondell Cooper and J. K. Garrett fouled out mid-way in the final period, the Brave ’ defensive play collapsed. Porter Willis led the point making for the night with 14 points. The Yellow Jaeket contest ended the college career of four McMurry senior� : J. K. Garrett. Fraxicr Damron. Billy Ellington, and Porter Willi . Although the Indians were not title contenders, they exhibited a better brand of busketbull than shown by McMurrian in om« time. A lark of enough practice game hampered play of the Brave throughout the conference season. No doubt this was due to the congested wartime traffic. All-in-all, the season was satisfactory to everyone, and we look forward to another season next year if war conditions permit. After the regular season, the Brave entered the T, A. A. K. tournament and won second place, losing to Howard Payne in the finals. They listed the M. R. T. C. Officers, fdalou, and ACC a their victim in the march to the finals. m f Jndian Head Association Ellington Damron Mathers Kempson Watson Adair Garrett Davis Hammond Wadzeck Willis Wylie Day Young Young Schultz Ellis Cox Darby Watkins Thomas (Not pictured: King. Clary. Hailey. Williams) OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Reporter Duke Ellington Frazier Damron Doyle Mathers Ned Kempson The Indian Head Association is made up of lettermen in football and basketball. Each year as new lettermen are announced, they are initiated into the Association and are then entitled to wear the Indian Head. The social activities of the Indian Head Association include the annual spring picnic in honor of, and in appreciation for, the Wah Wahtaysee. Women's Athletics ESTELLE M. THOMAS Director The McMurry Physical Education Department has been com- pletely revised this past year to meet the ever changing needs of the wartime Physical Fitness program. Courses of Red Cross First Aid. Health Education. Playground Supervision. Classroom Teacher Instruction have been combined with all forms of class and individual sports to help each McMurry girl fill more effi- ciently her place in the community of which she is a part. Phy- sical Fitness means the ability to perform one's daily tasks in any field with a higher level of efficiency. It means the body is trained and toned to endure strain and to recover quickly. A well balanced program of essential health rules, good health habits, specialized drill and a comprehensive sports program will go far toward this goal. Women's Athletic Association CLAIRE JONES President MARY JO REYNOLDS Vice-Prosident LULA LEE TEAL Secretary EILEEN ODOM Publicity Chairman (Not Piclurod: JO STEWART, Treasurer) Membership of W.A.A. is made up of girls enrolled in any Physical Edu- cation course. A special point system for greater interest and participation in athletics has been adopted with major and minor award letters going to the girls acquiring the necessary number of points. W.A.A. has sponsored a special election of ’’Victory'’ girls—four girls se- lected from each class as being most indicative of the three V’s for Victory Vim. Vigor, and Vitality. Senior Victory Qirls Abbott Robbins Russell McCully Senior Class Manaqer DAWSON As we have chosen colors to symbolize ideals, it is altogether fitting that our seniors wear McMurry's colors: maroon and white, exemplifying to the Indian the meaning of maroon: deeply thoughtful and rich in hidden strength. ‘Junior Victory Qirls McClanahan Burdeshaw Stewart Junior Class Manager BUTLER Steadfastness of purpose and the desire to succeed are the Indians' interpretation of blue. How nicely this represents our Junior girls who face a troubled world with high ideals! Sophomore Victory Qirls Lester Hundley Strawn Womack Sophomore Class Manager MARTIN Not as numerous as the Freshmen, but outstanding for their cheerfulness, willingness, and cooperation, these girls wearing yellow express well their Indian Sun Color meaning warmth and happiness. JreslmuiH Victory Qirls Sample, Roberts, and Green. (Not pictured, Biliijo Stewart) Freshman Class Manager CONGER Conspicuous among the colored sox, ties and bows desig- nated the vanous classes, is the Freshman Green. To the Indian, this color is the symbol of “beginning of growth. a Tv a PRKSSCLl B STEWART WILLIS STARK THOMPSON McGEHEE MATHIS TURNER RAGLE THOMPSON DICKINSON MURRAY WALKER CLARK COLLINS HARBER SMITH IONES TURNER DALTON iNot pictured: Holden and Blanks) OFFICERS President Jo Stewart Vice-President Porter Willis Secretary Musetta Thompson The Press Club has concluded Its nineteenth year as an organization on the McMurry campus. It has been the purpose of this club to coordinate all press activities on the campus, which include the Totem, the War Whoop, and the Galleon. To bo eligible for membership in the Press Club, a student must have completed sixty hours of secre- tarial or advertising work, or have had five thousand words printed in the school publications As has been its tradition since its formation, the Press Club meets the first Monday of each month In regular meeting in the form of a Coffee Hour” at noon. Miss lulia Luker is sponsor. The annual spring banquet of the Press Club was held at the Woman's Club on May 11 Jo Stewart served as state T. I. P. A. contest director for the year. Although the convention was not held, due to the world situation. Miss Stewart held the contest at McMurry College. Zlte Zotem THOMPSON HOOPER THE TOTEM STAFF. 1943 Musetta Thompson Eugene Hooper Blanche Turner Minta Thompson Mary Willmoth Dalton Howard Green Porter Willis Billie Blanche Smith Lloyd Blanks Editor-in-chief Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Class Editor Club Editor Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Features, Art Editor Features. Art Editor Printed By ABILENE PRINTING STATIONERY CO. Photography By THURMAN STUDIOS Engraved By WALLACE ENGRAVING CO. THE TOTEM THOMPSON DALTON GREEN WILLIS SMITH BLANKS Despite the present world situation, a smaller enrollment in our college, and the shortages caused by this World War II. we, the '43 Totem staff, have tried to give you an annul of which you will be proud. A hard working staff and splendid cooperation from the student body has made this year's work a pleasure. We hope we have proved our appreciation of your coop- eration by producing a better yearbook. The editor and the staff take this opportunity to express its appreciation to Dr. Ruth Holzapfel for her unfailing effort and cooperation in doing the photography for the an- nual. We have endeavored to produce a yearbook which completely portrays the full year for the student body and gives you. the students, full credit for your positions of re- sponsibility during these days of war. Zhe War Whoop MATHIS STEWART WAR WHOOP STAFF Jo Stewart Melvin Mathis Frank Turner Preston Clark Lillie Hester Gene McGehee Miss Jewell Posey (First SemesterJ Editor (Second Semester) Editor (First Semester) Business Manager (Second SemesferJ Business Manager (Second Semester) Assistant Editor Cartoonist Sponsor Reporters: Jack Holden, Billie Hester. Musetta Thompson, Virginia Teague, Arline Ragle. Mary Ann Murray. Margaret Dickinson. Minta Sue Thompson. Blanche Turner. Richard Cor- bin. Ruth Flores, Ruth Rucker. Alvis Cooley, Clarence Collins. WAR WHOOP CLARK McGEHEE THOMPSON HOLDEN COLLINS TEAGUE DICKINSON FLORES TURNER MURRAY TURNER THOMPSON RUCKER COOLEY RAGLE CORBIN HESTER This year the War Whoop has been put on a curtailed basis, due to shortage of pa- per, time, and material. Under the leadership of Miss Jewell Posey, the War Whoop staff has been able to publish a War Whoop every two weeks, with news and features of in- terest to the student body. Fresh Fish” and Indian Lore have been gratefully receiv- ed. and Scanning the Campi has developed to a considerable degree. The cartoons by Gene McGehee have contributed much toward making the War Whoop a well - bal- anced sheet. Jo Stewart served as editor, and Frank Turner, Jr., was business manager during the first semester. Due to an overcrowded schedule, these two students gave up their positions at mid-term, and Melvin Mathis and Preston Clark were selected to succeed them. Lillie Hester served acceptably as assistant editor during the second semester. Zke (ja I Icon MATHIS BLANKS GALLEON STAFF Melvin Mathis Lloyd Blanks Billie Blanche Smith Gene McGehee Editor, First Semester Editor, Second Semester Artist Artist The Galleon is a literary magazine published semi-annually by the students of Me Murry College who are interested m creative writing. The purpose of the Galleon is to dis- cover new talent and encourage established writers on the campus. This publication of- fers for the students an opportunity for original thinking and self-expression, in the form of poetry, feature stories, short stories, book reviews, editorials, and one-act plays. Those contributing were: Melvin Mathis, Alvis Cooley. Billie Blanche Smith, Lloyd Blanks, Kenneth Jones, Loyle Allen, Gloria Martin, Robert Hammond, Pauline McCarroll, Lorraine Middleton, Porter Willis, Johnnye Steele, Billie Jo Parrish, Lois McCarty, and Inez Hill. Miss Julia Luker, head of the McMurry English Department, through criticism and sug- gestions has been the technical adviser. COLLINS S.C.R. . BUTLER CORBIN TURNER LONGINO ODOM HESTER COOLEY RUCKER B1GONY HILL SHERROD HAMILTON OFFICERS President Lenore Longino Vice-President Reta May Bigony Secretary Inez Hill Treasurer Clarence Collins Director Miss Jewell Posey The Studeni Council ol Religious Activities is the central student planning body lor the relig- ious activities on the campus at McMurry. The S. C. R. A. members are representatives from .hutches in Abilene and classes on the Mc- Murry campus, and works through campus or- ganizations. McMurry s student center, the Wigwam, is headquarters lor the S. C. R. A. The Wednesday evening Fellowship Hours are under the direction ot the S. C. R A. Re- ligious Emphasis Week is a proioct of tho Stu- dent Council ol Religious Activities. Religious Emphasis Week thi3 year was observed from November 30 through December 3. 1942, with Dr. james S. Chubb ol Nashville. Tennessee, as speaker. Morning and evening services, group forums, and individual conferences filled this week Another outstanding person brought to tho campus was Miss Ruth Ransom from the Board of Missions New York City. The Student Council of Religious Activities makes it possible for students to attend inter-collegiate meet- ings such as the Texas Methodist Student Movement, held this year at Southwestern University George- town. Texas. November 27. 28, and 29. Twenty-one representatives were sent to this meeting from Mc- Murry. Also, delegates attended tho national convention in Oxford. Ohio, and the leadership conference at Mt Sequoah. The mam project of the S. C. R. A. for this year wa3 tho interior improvement of tho Wigwam. Each student in school was given an opportunity to contribute to the fund. The Student Council of Religious Activities each summer sends bulletins to prospectivo students. In these bulletins the religious activities are described. Each year the Surview. a news sheet which tells what has been done and what has been planned for the future in the way of religious activities, is sent to the paronts of tho students in McMurry. The S. C. R. A. recognizes the need for recreation for a well-rounded religious life, and seeks to help moot this need. Tho first week of school a party was given to welcome the Freshmen. The Wigwam is open any evening for students who ask lor its use. Students have access to the kitchen, library, and large living room in tho Student Center. TURNBULL RUSS EU. AI RUCKER IONES SPIEGELMIRE willis BUTLER ODOM COLLIER HAMILTON (No! pictured: Joanne Butler) OFFICERS President Marshall Turnbull Vice-President Porter Willis Secretary-Treasurer Mary Jo Russell Reporter Ruth Rucker The fames Winlord Hunt Chapter ol Alpha Chi in McMurry is a national scholarship so- ciety. The purpose oi this organization is to encourage and give recognition to scholarship on the campus. Members are elected by the faculty from the upper ton per cent of the Junior and Senior class©3 on tho basis of character and scholarship. Boforo being elected to membership, a student must have attended tho school In which he receives membership for at least one year prior to election. Social activities of this chapter for 1942-43 were: The Initiation Tea in November at the Wigwam, at which ex-members were guests, the tea in February in honor of members of the first semester honor roll: the public presentation of shingles in March: the chapel program honoring tho members of the Hardln-Sim- mons and Abilene Christian College Chapters. Senior members become affiliated with the ox-chapter mem- bers at the business meeting on May 26. The organization sent delegates to tho tri-state convention at St. Edwards University, at Austin, in tho spring. Under the capable, efficient, and willing sponsorship of Miss Julia Luker. the club has enjoyed a most successful year. RTCLl I BLANKS SMITH GILL McGEHEE DAY WOMACK jolly McCLANAHAN ROBERTS FLORES ROBBINS THOMPSON PARRISH STRAWN LYON MORRIS TOMB MARSHALL WILSON HERRING MARTIN VASOUEZ SMITH ADAIR CUNNINGHAM DALTON RYAN McGINTY JETER THOMPSON OFFICERS President Lloyd Blanks Vice-President Gen© McGehee Secretary-Reporter Billie Smith Treasurer Jack Day Exhibit Chairman Gloria Gill Sponsor Mrs. Edgar F. Connor (Members not pictured: Bob Friemuth. Evelyn Sears. Ovna Weatherred). The purpose of the Art Club is to encourage Art appreciation among the students on our campus. This is accomplished through exhibits of fine examples of art. and through lectures and interesting programs in club meetings. Members contribute to the art work of the college publications, clubs, classes, and other functions of the college. The work of this club is not limited to campus interests, but to many of the schools and clubs in Abilene. klV CLl B McGEHEE DAY CLARK BELL PITTS FORD TURNBULL REESE COLLINS HARVEY LINDSEY KYLE WERNER DAY WOODS BLANKS V ILLIS HARRIS MOWERY OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Serqeant-at-Arms Parliamentarian Pledge Master Gene McGehee Red Reess Marshall Turnbull Kenneth Day W. B. Woods Gordon Bell Preston Clark Jack Day As medicine-men of the reservation, it has been the purpose of the Kiva club to pro- mote a more democratic spirit on the campus, provide the members with an adequate outlet for social development, and fulfill the need of a third men’s social club on the Mc- Murry campus. The Kiva club has given its share of men to the Armed Forces this year. As a body, they wish to take this opportunity to remember Robert McCasland. charter member, killed in an oil well explosion, and its other men serving different branches of the forces. To our sponsors. Roy C. Rice and Dr. H. S. Von Raeder. the Kiva Club expresses its heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their expert and manly guidance during the past year. DAWSON k PP PHI TURNER TOMB STEWART THOMPSON BIGONY PARSONS HESTER HENDRICKS DALTON THOMPSON HOOPER AARON HAYMES PARRISH OFFICERS President Reta May Bigony Vice-President Genevieve Thompson Secretary-Treasurer Doris Dawson Reporter Blanche Turner Sponsor Mrs. Frederick Reeves During the past year of turmoil and world tragedy. Kappa Phi haa continued to instill within her members the qualities of friendship and holpfulne38. Roalldng the necessity lor keeping her char; acter firm and strong. Kappa Phi has encour- aged clear thinking, precise decision, and firm determination. Because McMurry grows and develops according to the individual development of each student, the dub has tried to add to that growth through the improvement of each of her members. Those things have been done with the guidance and encouragement of their sponsor. Mrs. Frederick Reeves. Upholding their spirit of friendliness. Kappa Phi entertained all new girls and faculty women with a recep- tion at the Woman s Club. One of the exciting events of the year wa3 the surprise ' coke party given for the faculty. The club held their annual rush-week affairs. All exes, associates, members of Kappa Phi and rushoes participated tn tho anniversary reception. Kappci Phi hold other annual socials which wore: Homecoming dinner. Initiation banquet. Spring Ban- quet. and Ranch Party given by the associate members who are: Mrs. R. H. Looney Mrs. Ina Wooten Jones Mrs. J. Soule McDaniel, and Miss Maybelle McDaniel. HAILEY KO SARI GREEN COOPER RAMSEY GRAY WALTER STARR SHANKS GORDON SHAW HOLDEN DORAN COGDELL THOMAS (Not pictured: J. W. Tomme) OFFICERS Grand Sovereign Elton Hailey Chancellor Howard Green Counsellor Charles Cooper Chancellor ol Exchequer David Gray Knights Grand Commander Robert Walter Knights Commander Elwood Ramsey Sponsor Harold Thomas Ko San is a fraternal order which stands unhesitatingly for the high conceptions and rich idealism of our American democracy. A freedom of will, the traditional rights of the individual, and a deep respect for the Supreme Being—these qualities are the very foun- dation of McMurry College. Ko Sari is an order which makes as its primary aim the promotion of united brother- hood among its members, and close friendships upon the McMurry campus, Ko Sari be- lieves that friendship is the enduring rock which makes the realization of its ideals pos- sible. That is the reason for Ko Sari's existence. To Harold Thomas, an understanding and Knightly sponsor, Ko Sari is deeply grateful for his loyalty and sincere fellowship. c wiMA sk; i TEAL GILL JOLLY COLLIER STEWART FOLLIARD STRAWN WATKINS STARK McCLANAHAN DICKINSON ROBERTS HARKINS THOMPSON BARKELEY (Not pictured: Jeanne Butler) OFFICERS President Lula Lee Teal Vice-President Lucille Folliard Secretary-Treasurer Irene Stark (1st Semester) Secretary-Treasurer Lilas Stewart (2nd Semester) Marshall Margaret Dickinson Chaplain Gloria Gill Reporter Patty Watkins (1st Semester) Reporter Dene Strawn (2nd Semester) Pianist Shirley lolly Sponsor Miss Beth Myatt Gamma Sigma girls’ soaal club, has completed Its seventh successful year at the close ot this semester, always striving to hold true to the ideals of its founders in both personal and academic standing. The club has as its chlof purpose the holping to develop the cultural and friendly ideals of the girls of the campus. We are indeed deeply grateful to Miss Beth Myatt. who has been our very able sponsor for the seven years the club has boon organized, and has helped us to continue to rise to the high ideals that are our aim. This year’s outstanding activities include our annual rush parties: Get Acquainted, Coke Party, and Come As You Are Breakfast the annual homecoming banquet, several socials, and the Spring Banquet. Gamma Sigma has been very fortunate to have as Its patronesses Mrs. S. M. lay and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett. Wo are looking forward to next year for greater and hotter things for McMurry and Gamma Sigma. I. H. R. DAMRON ADAIR FERGUSON ELLINGTON WATSON DAVIS GARRETT DAMRON HOWELL DARBY WYLIE COMER CONNER CRISWELL DAY WADZECK MATHERS YOUNG SCHULTZ YOUNG OFFICERS Big Chief Senior Chief Junior Chief Wise Man Medicine Man Frazier Damron Duke Ellington Sam Darby Elmer Watson J. E. Garrett Tho 1 H R. men's social club, the oldest or- ganization ol any kind cm tho campus ol Me Murry was organized tho same year the col- lege was founded. The I. H. R. has as its underlying principle the furthering of a greater, bigger, and bettor McMurry. Tho main obioct of the club is to help individuals to a higher plane and then in turn lor them to bring our es- teemed college to an even hiqher plane. In this objective the traditions of the college are upheld with utmost forvoncy. Tho men who uphold these standards are taken only from upperclassmen ranks and pledge for one year. Besides picnics, boat rides, and numerous other events tho I. H. R. had two major socials. A chill supper after the Homocoming Football game lor mombor? and ex-members whoro plans and ideas for helping Mc- Murry and I. H. R. in the future were discussed openly. Tho climaxing Seat was the annual banquet hold in tho honor of mombors. ox-mombors. and tho ladios of their choice. Tho I. H R. owes much of its success to tho capable sponsorship of Frol. R. L Willis, for which tho club and members are deeply grateful. McCULLY JONES WOMACK McGEHEE STRAIN MARSHALL SHANNON RUSSELL LESTER LEE JAY MARTIN LAWLIS BEIGHTS STRICKLAND ROBBINS STEWART HUNDLEY LYON ADAIR DAVIS STRAIN HALLMARK MARTIN EARP DAVIS CUNNINGHAM TIPTON Members not pictured: Mrs. Mildred Banks. Mrs. Finis Motherahod. Mrs. Tom Wilson. Mrs. Noll Beaver3. T. I. P. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Keeper of Records Sponsor Joyce McCully Ruby Jo Marshall Mary Jo Russell Minnie Strain Jo Stewart Robbie Ray Lee Iris Graham The black and white Galleon, T. I. P., completed her seventeenth successful voyage this year with Joyce McCulley at the helm. Thirty-four shipmates shared the enjoyable and worthwhile experience on the ship of friendship. The outstanding events of the year were the Rushee Tea, Homecoming Banquet. Christmas Party, Chili Supper, Theater and Slumber Party, Sweetheart Banquet, Barn Party, and the Senior Dinner honoring all senior members. As an annual affair, a guest artist was presented to benefit the building of a student center on the McMurry campus. The entire crew of T. I. P.. which upholds standards of friendliness, character, aca- demic rating and mutual helpfulness, anxiously await the happy voyage to be launched during 1943-1944. BOYCE IIAI.L CIA B BRANSON WALKER RAGLE GREEN HUCKABYE McNUTT BIGONY PARSONS HALL EARP HALLMARK RUSSELL LEE SMITH SHERROD HESTER COLEMAN WATSON SPIEGLEMIRE McGINTY HAVMES TAYLOR HENDRIX COOPER OFFICERS President Secretary Reporter Sponsor Reta Mae Biaony Mozelle Parsons Irene Hall Mrs. C. C. Killian The Boyce Hall Club was organized in September by the girls living in the coopera- tive dormitory. Choosing as their motto. One for all. and all for one.' they stressed the spirit of cooperation and helpfulness. Dub Mowery. a freshman on the campus, was elected the first little brother of the Boyce Hall Club. One of the highlights of the year was the annual Christmas party, with the little broth- er acting as Santa Claus. Under the very capable and lovable guidance of Mrs. Killian, the club has made great progress toward their goal during this year of organization. STl DKMS' ASSOCI VTION WATSON IONES STARK ADAIR FERGUSON BEIGHTS LAWLIS STEWART HAMMOND COOPER OFFICERS President Elmer Watson Vice-President Dillard Adair Secretary-Treasurer Claire Jones Senior Representative Irene Stark (1st Semester) Senior Representative Ben Ferguson (2nd Semester) Junior Representative, Charles Cooper Sophomore Representatives Virgil Lawlis, Reta Beights Freshman Representative Jack Hammond (1st Semester) Freshman Representative Billijo Stewart (2nd Semester) The Student Association is composed of all regular students enrolled in the college. The three chief officers are elected by the direct vote of the student body, while each class selects a representative to act with this executive committee. The Council governs and plans all-college affairs, including annual formal recep- tion at the opening of school, fall all-college picnic; coronation of the Chief McMurry and Campus Queen; is host of an all-college banquet honoring the football players at the end of each football season, and other parties. This organization has as its purpose this year the furthering of a closer relationship be- tween the students and the faculty and closer association among all the students. CHANTERS Members: Wilson. StewaTt, Rohbins. Burdeshaw. Smith, floros, Cunningham. Bowden. Lee. Ragl® Law Uss. Shannon B. Stewart. Teal. Barkley. Marshall. Parrrlsh. Martin. Earp. Martin. Hosier. Spioqolmiro. Par- sons. Allen. Yoder. Bigony. Russell. Day. K. Day. Harris. Damron. Wadzock. Elliott. Cooley, Malhis. Sherrill. CHANTERS OFFICERS Kenneth Day Mary Jo Russell Glenn Gordon Dorothy Shannon President President (2nd Semester) Vice-President Secretary The McMurry Chanters is a vocal group dedicated to the singing of worthwhile music. Its primary atm is to train the members to respect and understand the great master com- posers. Each season the Chanters make many appearances both in and out of Abilene, but this year, due to transportation difficulties, out-of-Abilene performances have been limited. However, the Chanters as a group and as individuals have appeared on numerous pro- grams at the camp and the U.S.O. The Chanters of 1942-43 would like to pay tribute to the boys and girls of other years who are so courageously facing emergencies in all parts of the world. The success of Chanters is largely due to the prodigious work and untiring cooperation of Mrs. Robert B. Wylie. Dean of Fine Arts and director of the group. To her. the organiza- tion is deeply grateful. McMl Kin l I DI AS Lula Leo Teal Elizabeth Butler Lilas Stewart Robbye Ray Lee Minnie Strain Estelle M. Thomas Sun Princess Moon Princess Gold Maiden Eagle Maiden Evening Star Director Organized in the fall of 1941. the McMurry Maidens. McMurry's All-Girl Orchestra, has made an important contribution to the war effort this year. Presenting variety pro- grams at Camp Berkeley, the local USO clubs and a trip to Sheppard Field, the girls have given pleasure to thousands of our boys in the service. Each girl has benefited greatly from the participation and uniform effort of this group and has enjoyed the friend- ships made. Personnel ol the orchestra during the year has consisted of: Violinists. Thompson. Hill. Stewart. Jolly. Branson. Aaron, Strain, Parsons. McClanahan. Teague. Ward; celloist Wil- son- double bass. Strawn; flutes. Weatherred. Sears; oboe. Hundley; clarinets. Conger. Martin, Strickland. Smith, Watson. Hester; saxophone. Teal. Lee. McNutt. Tucker; cornets. Green Butler- baritone. E. Butler; bass horn. Spiegelmire; twirler. Ann Tipton; accompan- ists, Lt. Robert M. Ecten. Mary Jo Russell Virginia Norris; drummers. Dickinson, Hallmark. Huckaby, Stolp. SIGMA LAMBDA k PP SPIEGELMIRE LESTER HILL BRANSON BARKLEY HAYMES PARRISH DALTON GREEN HARBER BIGONY WALKER WATSON HUCKABYE BURDESHAW WILKINS DAVIS (Nol pictured: Joyce Hudson) OFFICERS President Vice-President Secreta ry-T reasurer Reporter Parliamentarian Pianist Sponsor Louise Spiegelmire Inez Hill Patsy Lester Willene Harber Reta Mae Bigony Eva Lou Poe Miss Julia Luker Pan Americanism. theme of the Sigma Lambda Kappa for this year, has also been the theme of all meetings. A tea honoring prospective members introduced social activi- ties for the year, followed by an initiation service. The club also presented Mrs. Frank Grimes and Mr. Harold Thomas in a recital. Sigma Lambda Kappa belongs to City. State, and District Federation of Women's Clubs. l.l’ll TUITA M BUTLER RUCKER McCARTY SHERROD ODOM THOMPSON WARD SAMPLE RAGLE HESTER TURNER FLORES TAYLOR RUCKER SAMPLE HAMILTON OFFICERS President Elizabeth Butler Vice-President Ruth Rucker Secretary-Treasurer Eileen Odom Musician Ida Belle Sherrod Reporter Blanche Turner Museum Custodian Minta Sue Thompson Recreational Director Juanita Rucker Historian Doris Sample Sponsor Miss Elizabeth Myatt By standing up to its name as a literary club, the Philos, a short name for the club, has had programs of a literary interest. These pro- grams have ranged from music and composers to the best selling novels. There have been women from the city who have spoken on the possibilities of women in today's world ol tur moil. Along with a year of interesting programs, tho club has emoyed a minimum of socials due to the war conditions. The annual Christmas party was combined with the Sigma Lambda Kappa literary club, and Mrs. Frank Grimes was brought to the campus lor an all-college Christmas parly. Her program was the read- ing ol A Woman Wrapped in Silver.” The individual club Christmas parlies were not held, but instead books were sent to the town nurseries. Perhaps tho crowning program of the year is the Installation program. These programs are formal and each officer takes her place, and vows to do her best in promoting the interest of the club. She finds it im- portant to work with all others in order to have a successful year. The club is a member of the city and state Federation of Women's Clubs. In past years, some of the girls have had the privilege of attending district and state federation meetings, and are always represented In tho city meeting. Those who were chosen to servo as officers, have done a good lob in their capacity. The Philo Club is open to all girls who wish to )oin. A girl should be willing to uphold the club in its ideals, as well as its activities. She may be a member of the club at least two years and as many as four years, if she wishes membership. MIMSTKRIAL FORI 1 ADCOCK MATHIS COLLINS HESTER HANKINS COOLEY PATTERSON GOODE MOWERY ELLIOTT PATTERSON WHITE WERNER McBRAYER HARRIS RUCKER FORD (Members not pictured: Wayne Dunson, Rob- ert Brown. Marvin Fisher. Charles Cooke). OFFICERS Melvin Mathis President (1st Semester) I. V. Patterson President (2nd Semester) Ray Elliott Vice-President (1st Semester) Grady Adcock Vice-President (2nd Semester) Alvis Cooley Secretary-Treasurer (1st Semester) Clarence Collins Secretary-Treasurer (2nd Semester) The ministerial forum is an organization of the ministerial students on the campus. The forum meets each Tuesday night with the different phases of the ministerial work discussed by various church leaders over the conference. The Forum cooperates with oth- er groups in planning and carrying out the religious activities on the campus. Several of the members have regular pastorates in the nearby districts. One of the projects for the year was the sponsoring of an all-college Halloween party. We have also had a social each month, inviting guests. The social calendar of the year is climaxed with the annual banquet in the second semester. VOLUNTEKR MISSION BAND BIGONY COO 'S oTT VX f0 D s ?tE tf MJCOC oC 1A VS WILKINS MOWEPV TAYLOR SAMPLE FLORES HENDRIX THOMPSON OFFICERS, FALL TERM President Reta Mae Bigony Vice-President Arline Ragle. Melvin Mathis Secretary Blanche Turner Extension Chairman Ray Elliott SPRING TERM President Alvis Cooley Vice-President Elaine Burdeshaw Secretary June Coleman Extension Chairman J. V. Patterson Tho Volunteer Mission Band Is a group of consecrated young people who have dedicated their lives to the service of Christ and to their fellowman. by carrying out the great commission of Christ Go ye into all the world and make disciples of all men. , , , , , . It is the ouroose of this organization to provide adequate opportunity lor the religious growth and devel . I . ,L,I, tkmuah a well rounded program of religious activities In the areas of worship mis- 1ZZ p,o rd cJ on I. was “o aniz£ 5 .h. «hoc. yea, oi 1938-1939 M,H Vem.o N.wraan has been tho sponsor since that time. Throuah the Extension Work of this group of consecrated young people programs have been earned to churches within a radius of 75 miles of McMurry. These programs have been built around the theme of MOEach Wednesday oftemron rt°4£0 members of the Mission Band meet in the Wigwam lor their reg ular weekly meeting with group or guest speakers. This is followed by a business meeting This oraan'zation has cooperated with the other religious organizations on special occasions such as spe- cial religious programs and recreation The highlights of these occasions have been tho Watch Service New Year's Evo, and tho Halloween Party. MR CORPS RESERVE CM B McGEHEE K. DAY M. TURNBUU. STARR CLARK COMER DARBY HOOPER PERRY KIRBY REESE OFFICERS Red Reese Eugene Hooper Kenneth Day Gene McGehee President Vice-President Secretary Reporter The Air Corps Reserve Club was organized in December for the purpose of studying the fundamentals of flying. The members of this club comprised the Air Corps Reservists on the campus. This club had been organized for only a short time when the greater por- tion of the members were called to active duty. These boys are going to carry the spirit of their club into the service of their Uncle Sam. I. RESERVE CLl B ADAIR BELL COGDELL COLLINS COOPER GARRETT DAY DAMRON B. DAMRON COX GORDON GREEN HAILEY GREEN HOWELL KEMPSON RAMSEY SCOGGIN SHERRILL WILLIS WATSON WERNER YOUNG WOODS R B YOUNG McGEE GRAY FERGUSON DORAN CRISWELL THOMAS OFFICERS Clifford Howell Elmer Watson Porter Willis J. E. Garrett Elton Hailey Howard Green Admiral Vice-Admiral Rear Admiral Commodore Commander U. Commander The salty seamen of the naval reserve began a voyage November 2. 1942, which was designed to carry them to an even broader conception of Navy life. The 'Seadogs'' or- ganized to convert McMurry College into a navy-minded institution. The club was not confined purely to this business, however. Bi-Weekly meetings were held to study the Blue Jacket Manual. LPHA l SI ()MFX; McCULLY DICKINSON MUHRAY LESTER KENDRICK ROBERTS DAVIS R’JSSELL CONNER SHAW COOPER FORD (Member not pictured: lames Charles) OFFICERS Joyce McCully Margaret Dickinson Patsy Lester President Vice-President Secretary The Alpha Psi Omega is a national speech fraternity on the McMurry campus. It was organized in 1939 under the direction of Hugh Price Fellows. Students become eligible for membership after completing a required amount of work. Requirements of acting ability, stage work, directing, and producing must be completed before a student can become an Alpha Psi. For the past three years the club has not been active. Miss Chloe Armstrong has reorganized the chapter. This year for the first time the Alpha Psi Omega sponsored an intramural speech tournament. The awards were War Stamps. COI.I.KCK tui: TKR This year has been very active for the Speech Department. Its activities have ranged from Intramural Speech Tournament to Camp Shows. The first event of the year was the Home Coming play. This year the department presented Jane Eyre. adapted from Emily Bronte's novel of the same name. All through the year the department presented a senes of one act plays and an original all girl show. These programs were presented to the various USO's in Abi- lene and at Camp Barkeley. Two of the plays were presented to the students in chapel programs Food and Ladies Alone. The all girl show was an original skit dealing with dormitory life m college. The outstanding event of the year was the Intramural Speech Tournament spon- sored by � he department. Because of the gas rationing and other government restric- tions. the speech students were not able to attend the various speech tournaments that were given out of town, and so they decided to have a tournament of their own. The results were the pride of the department. Every student taking speech and a number that were not taking speech entered the tournament. The awards to the winners were Defense Stamps. In February several of the speech students took part in the annual ACC speech tournament. Beginning April 9 a series of informal reading hours were given in the speech studio. Joyce McCully. a senior speech major, gave as her senior re- cital a forty-five minute cutting of Candle in the Wind. The spring production of an all girl play. Brief Music, ended the activities of the year. Bill Shaw and Sam Conner, two of the outstanding speech students, left early in the year for active duty in the armed forces. Bill was stage manager as well as taking part in aTof the plays. He was in the homecoming play and the one act play Food. Sam was in the homecoming play lane Eyre. During the first semester the department carried on a series of radio programs. All the pro- grams originated from the col- lege studio. Let’s Review a Book. Shakespearian plays, and Meet McMurry were presented every week. The radio students also did a number of Red Cross programs from the KRBC studios through the year. BUTLER COOLEY BURDESHAW YODER KIRBY HAMILTON ODOM RAGLE RUCKER RUCKER ELLIOTT CHARTER MEMBERS Aunt ' Verme Newman Ruth Rucker La Wanda Hamilton Ray Elliott Eileen Odom Lucille Rucker (ex) Larry Scarborough (ex) This group originated in the fall of '41 due to interesting coincidences. Mrs. Dal- las Scarborough (mother of Larry), while attending a family reunion in Alabama, un- veiled the kinship of Lucille and Ruth Rucker to Larry. Upon learning that he was their seventh cousin, he began calling them cousin.” Since La Wanda and Eileen were double cousins, they were added to the group. Other cousins were added as their qualifications were brought to light. Dwight Nance, another ex. was the first member to be added to the onginal group. The organization is based on chronology. Its unique characteristic is that there are no officers because each member is of equal importance. There is no designated meeting time or place, but there are many impromptu meetings. Our 3fiends ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Zhe Advertisers Electricity helps make his tin hat TOUGH! INVEST IN AMERICA No soldier in the world today has a bet- ter, tougher helmet than our own fight- ing men. It's made of manganese steel— the toughest, strongest protective steel that science and industry together can produce. 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Printed Wedding Invitations— 100 ............................ 8.50 50 ............................. 6.00 Prices Include Inside and Outside Envelopes Samples May Be Seen At Our Store � « LPiintzu oj- tfiz. 1943 Jotem � « Store 1038 N. 2nd St., Factory 241 Hickory St. Abilene, Texas When Your Picture Comes From Thurman's. Your Friends Will All Want One. THURMAN'S The I louse o[ I idler I 'lioto(jra )liy - _ _____________________________ Min ter ’$ ‘Department Store Where students find the styles they like for every occasion, and at moderate prices. GIFTS FOR GR Dl TFS Better Dairy Products MILK BUTTER ICE CREAM ‘ West Texas’ Favorites le Zettesi FOR PERFECT REFRIGERATION Uniforms for Women in Service Smart Styles in Women's ami College Girls’ Wear at crjfLtman i Ser ing l)il(‘ne and VV esl Texas Since I88( F M NATIONAL BANK • BILKNK. TK S I niled Slates Depositorv Member I . I). I. C. CREDIT JCUJCL6R5 Luggage for Her” Graduation Lovely dram o n d combin a 11 o n of matched rings. 589.00 A Tie Set Ideal for the man graduate Nationally Known WATCHES We feature ELGIN 3ULOVA. WALTHAM BEN R US and LON GINES watches on easy terms. Smart styles for men and women. Pay Weekly Luggage for His” graduation Bullion!, mod e r ri engagement rings . . . only . . . 569.00 Pearls The Ideal Gift for the Girl Graduate Captain Ray Johnson. Chaplain 89th Div. Midshipman Leon Lefler. on duty in Pacific McMurry '2 31 McMurry. ,40-'4! 609 Oak St. Phone 5295 EIGHT X£v|AUNDKY ‘YOU CANT CO WRONC THE RIGHT WAY’ J. R. Fielder O. D. Dillingham FIELDER -DILLINGHAM LUMBER CO. 4 10 Chestnut St. Cook's Paints and Wall Paper Wall Board, Sash and Doors PHONE 8171 Abilene, Texas THE DIXIE PIG For Quick and Courteous Service Come by Our Drive-In When Out for a Good Time TRY OUR PIG SANDWICHES 14th and Butternut Abilene, Texas J. HEAVY CLARK Biggest Fire Insurance Man in Taylor County FIRE—TORNADO—CASUALTY—AUTO Dial 5673 ABILENE, TEXAS 204 Alexander Bldg. Barrow Furniture Company “FURNISHES HOMES” Corner North 3rd and Cedar Phone 4396 The Citizens National Bank ABILENE, TEXAS United States Government Depository Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Just the Best Fried Chicken You EVER Ate! fSL 1 IMS T.W. It’s Worth Going Miles to Get California Style, Golden Brown. Try it! fiiifD cun THE CHICKEN SHACK 2201 South 1st Abilene, Texas For the Right Protection Against Fire, Extended Coverage, Automobile, Liability, All Marine Coverage and Bonds cmmetterhandler £ 0BNSJLAL LVl H SV K ANCI 509-10 Mims Bldg. Dial 5665 Moving—Packing —Storing—Shipping W. T. WILSON TRANSFER STORAGE CO. Abilene's Leading Transfer Since 1895 858 N. First St. Phone 5284 Womtn c ffrfianC Abilene’s Most Exclusive Shop 266 Cypress In Acker’s Shoe Store HIGGINBOTHAM-BARTLETT COMPANY Good Lumber 802 Pine St. Phone 7117 PROUD CAREERS beetettntl tnd Auncmm pottnont proei.te the then ret rouie to attractive income . cut- penial work. flttunt environment. tad per- manent careen Urjtmi demand foe fraduatra povernenent tnd butineta officri tt unpara 1- Ul d taltnet. New booklet. PLANNING YOU fUTuXE. ' tbowt i� , qu.eklr � ou ttn prepare for a vital war-time ob tnd t per- manent career. Call, 'phone oe mail Coupon radar. Stmt r. o. U8INI86—•'cOLl.eGE Abilene. Dallas. Lubbock. Wichita Falls DOYLE’S CAFE New Location 349 Cypress Street Abilene. Texas Phone 2-0017 Christine Doyle. Owner McMURRY BOOK STORE Gene McGehee, Mgr. The Students Hang-Out Clerks: Reta May Bigony Eileen Odom Mary Frances Herring Clark Hardware Company Frank Fain Pharmacy McMurry Barber and Beauty Shop McMurry Drug Wilo Wilson Remember Blondie’s Beautv Salon J A. J. Stevenson Dodge and Plymouth Dealer Fred Hughes Motor Co. Ed Traweek—Real Estate Have you read Ed Traweek's column? Phone 9040—Morris Building College Clothes Made Expressly For S. Q. CLOTHIERS A LABEL OF DISTINCTION FOR STYLE MINDED MEN—Men who are convinced there is neither satisfaction nor economy without quality. Knabe—Chickening—Mason SC Hamlin Wurlitzer Pianos HALL MUSIC COMPANY Everything in Music POPULAR MUSIC-STUDY MUSIC PHONOGRAPH RECORDS Phone 3241 Abilene, Texas LIOiN HARDWARE CO. “Everything in Hardware” Westinghouse Electric Refrigerators Philco Radios—Speed Queen Washers Roper Ranges East of Post Office Phone 3241 Abilene. Texas ED. FRANCIS FOOD STORE Best Place in Town to Trade” A Complete Food Store 1310 Butternut Phone 6226 J. H. DAY GROCERY AND MARKET “A Good Place To Trade” Phone 4838 12th and Jeanette Sts. Serving Wartime Transportation with Automotive Parts and Service Hoppe Auto Electric Service 1060-70 North 4th ABILENE. TEXAS MODE 0’ DAY Cotton and Rayon Dresses, Lingerie and Hose Phone 2-0049 Mrs. Henry D. Tomb, Owner IA